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Proceeding contribution from Countess of Mar (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 June 2009. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

Does that not make those words extraneous? The previous words read, ""that the person will obtain or remain in work"." If he is doing the activity to obtain or remain in work, why do we need "or be able to do so"?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c83GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Childcare Benefits rules Jobseeker's allowance Jobcentres Jobcentre Plus Older workers Lone parents New deal schemes Reform Pathways to work programme Social security benefits Social security Training New deal for lone parents
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk